GE Spacemaker-3 JEM4KWA, Spacemaker-3 JE640JA Use And Care & Cooking Manual

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Spacemakerlllm

M;crowave

Safe~

instructions ....................2-5

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy .............2

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil

.................................................4

Clock

..................................................................8

Control Panel

...............................................7,

Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7

Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19

Defrosting by Time ...............................10, 11

Defrosting

Guide...................................22,

Delayed Cooking

............................,...............9

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............7

Heating or Reheating

Guide...............2O,

Hold Time

.........................................................9

Microwaving Tips ...........................................6

Minute/Second Timer ...........................9, 10

Power Levels ............................................8-2 3

Program Cooking ............................................8

Time Cook ...............................................1 1, 12

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Problem

Solver...............................26

More questions

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Center@

800.626.2000

Care and Cleaning ............................24

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation ..................................25, 26

Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Extension Cords ...........................................26

Grounding Instructions .......................25, 26

Consumer Services ...................27

Appliance Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........2

Model and Serial Number Location ...........2

Warranty

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Models:

JEM4KWA

Microwave power

ouput

JE640JA

of this oven is 600 watts.

(IEC-705 kst Procedun)

GE Appliances

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate

and

maintain your new microwave

oven properly. Keep it handy

for

answers to your

questions.

you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label inside the oven.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven.

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should

need occur for

adjustments. Your supplier is responsible for

registering you as the owner. Please check with your supplier to

be sure he has done so; also send

in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move,

or if you are not the

original purchaser,

please

write to us, stating model and serial numbers.

This appliance must be registered. Please be certain that it is.

Write to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

If you received a damaged oven...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money.

Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. It lists causes of

minor operating problems that you

can correct yourself.

All

these things are normal

with your microwave oven.

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

● Dimming oven light and change

in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.

● Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

● Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do Not

Attempt

to operate this oven with

(c) the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper

(1) with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place

any object between the oven

(2) front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner

(3)

residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(d)

Do Not

Operate

the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

door (bent) hinges and latches (broken or loosened) door seals and sealing surfaces.

The Oven Should Not

be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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men

using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WA~lNG-Toreducethetiskof

burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

●

Read and follow

the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy”on previous page.

●

This appliance must be grounded.

Connect

only to properly grounded outlet, See Grounding

Instructions section in the back of this book.

●

Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in this manual.

Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

●

For best operation, plug this appliance into

iti

own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

●

Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

Install or locate this-appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.

Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

Do not store this appliance outdoors.

Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.

Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this microwave oven.

●

Do not mount the microwave oven over or near

any portion of a hating or cooking appliance.

●

Do not store anything directly on top of the

microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.

●

Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

●

Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

●

Do not let power cord hang over edge of table

or counter.

●

Do not operate this appliance if it has a

damaged power cord or plug,

ifit

is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

●

See

door surface cleaning instructions in the Care

and Cleaning section(s) of your book.

●

This appliance should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel.

Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

●

As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

●

To reduce the risk of

fire

in the oven cavity:

—Do not overcook food.

Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

—Remove wire twist-ties

from paper or plastic

bags before placing bags in oven.

—Do not use your microwave oven to dry

newspapers.

—Do not use recycled paper

produch.

Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite.

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~ORTANT

S~ETY ~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

—Do not

pop popcorn

in your microwave oven

unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

—Do not overcook potatoes. They

could dehydrate

and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

—Do not operate

the

oven while empty to avoid

damage to the oven and the danger of fire.

If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it saves

energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

●

Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do

not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

●

If materials inside oven should ignite,

keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

●

Some

producti

such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for example, closed jars-will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.

Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even

without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.

Don’t

defrost frozen

bevera~es

in narrow necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury,

●

Use metal only as directed in this book.

TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in the microwave oven,

keep metal at least 1 inch away from sides of oven.

●

Cookware may become hot

because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the

cookware.

●

Sometimes, the oven tray

can become too hot

to touch.

Be careful touching the tray during and

after cooking,

●

Foods cooked in liquids

(such as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven,

●

Thermometer—Do

not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven,

●

Plastic

cookwar+Plastic

cookware designed for

microwave cooking is very useful, but should be

used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In

longer

exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least

170°F.

This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat,

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●

Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure

will build

up inside egg yolk and will cause it to

burst, possibly resulting in injury.

●

Foods with unbroken outer

“skin”

such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous

caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

. Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in

microwave ovens. Check the package for

proper use.

●

Spontaneous boiling—Under

certain special circumstances,

liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven, To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.

●

“Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed

plastic bags

should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.

!,:

●

Hot foods and steam can cause

, /

(-,

burns.

Be careful when opening

,4. .-~. A

any containers of hot food,

including

popcorn

bags, cooking

pouches-and-boxes.

prevent

possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

Optional Accessory

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

04-A019

Hanging Kit allows this oven to be mounted

under a cabinet.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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MICROWAVING TIPS

● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

oven is suitable for microwaving.

Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”

● If you are not

sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test:

Place

in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one CUP

● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap

can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.

● Some microwaved foods require stirring,

rotating or rearranging.

Check the Cooking Guide.

● Steam builds up pressure in foods which are

tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

water—set the

m~asuring

cup either in or next to the

dish. Microwave

minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and

only

the water in the cup heats,

then the dish is microwave-safe.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who

FINALLY, if your problem is still

serviced your appliance. Explain

not resolved, write:

why you are not pleased. In most

Major Appliance Consumer

cases, this will

solve

the problem.

Action Panel

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

20 North

Wacker

Drive

write all the details—including

Chicago, IL 60606

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

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Door

FEATURES OF YOUR

OWN

—

2. Door Screen. Metal screen

permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.

3. Mode Stirrer Cover.

Protects the microwave energy

distributing system. Do not

remove this cover. You will damage the oven.

Display. See

Your Touch Control Panel section for instructions.

5. Door Open Button. Press to

open door. Door must be

securely latched for oven to

operate.

~wi

Latches.

4. Touch Control Panel and

6. Glass Cooking

Tray.

Tray must be in place when using the oven. Cooking performance will be unsatisfactory without the tray in place. The tray may be removed for cleaning.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For Time Cook and Time Defrost cycles)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a

minute until you either open the oven door or touch the

CLEAWOFF pad.

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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

—

The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.

1. DISPLAY.

Displays time of day, time counting down during cooking functions, power level, cooking mode and instructions.

2. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 (Low). If desired, you may change power

level

after entering defrosting time.

3. TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 (High), or change power level after entering

cooking time.

4. MINUTE/SECOND TIMER. This feature uses no

microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time cooking.

5. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or

check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter

time of day. For example, if time is 1

:30,

touch

number pads 1, 3, and O and “ 1

:30” will appear in

display. Then touch START pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

6. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking/defrosting time, power level and time of day.

7. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering another power level if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or

power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the oven

and erases all settings (except time of day).

9. START. After all selections are made, touch this pad to start the oven.

When You Plug in the Oven

Program Cooking

The display panel lights up. After 15 seconds, all

Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Defrost

lights disappear and “RESET” appears. Touch the

or Time Cook with choice of power levels from

CLOCK pad to set the clock and oven is ready for use.

1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), time kitchen tasks with

If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence

the Minute/Second Timer, and set the Clock.

recurs, and you must reset the Clock.

Create your own programs to suit your individual cooking style. For example: use the Minute/Second Timer to delay the start of Time Cook I & II or program a hold time between Time Defrost and Time Cook I & II. Set Time Cook I & II for a two-stage program using different times and power levels.

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HOW TO USE THE

M~UTE/SECO~

T~ER

The Minute/Second Timer Using a Holding Time

The Minute/Second Timer has three timing

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to

functions:

program a “holding time” between microwave

● It operates as a minute timer.

cooking functions. The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding

● It can be set to delay cooking.

or standing time may be found in some of your

● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

own recipes or in the Cooking Guide.

The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

Programming Delayed Cooking

Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

To delay cooking up to

99 minutes and 99 seconds,

Step

Touch number pads 3, 0 and O (for 3 minutes

touch TIME COOK I & 11 pad and enter cook time. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of

and no seconds).

minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer

Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting

will count down to zero and cooking will begin.

down. The timer signals when time is up.

How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for

15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook

for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 4: Set standing or hold time by

MIN/SEC

TIMER

touching MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.

Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold for ten minutes.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

TIME COOK

Step 6: Touch TIME COOK

I &11

& 11 pad.

Step

3: Touch pads 1, 5,0 and O for 15 minutes

defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on

Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of

power level

but can be changed by touching the

cooking time.

POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power

ievel.)

Step

8: Touch START. As each function is automatically performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the function. When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.”

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HOW TO USE THE

M~UTE/SECO~

T~ER

(continued)

Questions and Answers

Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my

defrost, hold and cook instructions?

A. The oven will automatically rearrange your

program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking function.

Q. Can I defrost and hold only?

A. Yes. Sometimes you may only want to defrost a

food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do is program in Time Defrost and amount of time. Then program Hold and the amount of time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.

NOTE:

Foods that spoil

easily, such as milk, eggs,

fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

Q. I programmed my oven for a specific defrosting

time but it defrosted longer than necessary. What happened?

A. When instructions conflict, the oven carries out

the last instruction. You may have set the oven to defrost for 4 minutes, hold for 2 minutes, and then defrost for 6 minutes. In this case, the oven

would defrost for 6 minutes and hold for 2 minutes.

DEFROST~G

TME

Time Defrost

Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven.

● Power level 3 (Low) is automatically set when you

press TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for more flexibility.

● See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.

How to Change Power Level

After setting defrosting time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power

level.

Then touch START.

To become better acquainted with

the

defrost function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by following the steps at right.

Defrosting Tips

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in

the package.

● For even defrosting,

ome

foodsneed

to be broken up or

6- ‘~-r*s:””>

separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

Step

Touch TIME DEFROST.

TIME

DEFROST

Step

Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.

Step

4: Touch START. When the cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes “End,” then automatically shuts off.

Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and

repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START.

Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open the door, remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting.

● Pre-packaged frozen

dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. Be sure to remove foil covers. Keep metal trays at least 1 inch away from

oven walls.

● Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.

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Questions and Answers

Q. When I press the START pad, I hear a dull,

thumping noise. What is it?

A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the

oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).

Can

I defrost small items in a hurry?

A. Yes,

but they ’will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and then the desired number. Power level 7 (Medium) cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/2; power level 10 cuts the

total

defrosting time in about 1/3. During

either, rotate or stir food frequently.

Q. Why don’t the defrosting times in the

Defrosting Guide seem right for my food?

A. These times are averages. Defrosting time can vary

according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated in the Defrosting Guide. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time, reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly.

Q. Should all foods be completely thawed before

cooking?

A. Some foods should not be completely thawed

before cooking. For example, fish cooks so quickly it is better to begin cooking while it is still slightly frozen.

Q. Can I open the door during defrosting to check

on the progress of my food?

A. Yes. You may open the door at any time during

microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door and press START. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer. If not, reset timer.

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T~E

Time Cook I

Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time. The oven shuts off automatically.

Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,3

and O for one minute and 30 seconds.

(

Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you

m>y

change this for more flexibility.

See the Cooking Guide.

Because automatic power level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to

change

the

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make

power

lev~l.

(If power level 10 is not

appropri~te,

see

a cup of coffee by following the steps below.

“How to Change Power Level” below.)

Step 1: Fill a

CUP

2/3

full

water, add

teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips section). Place cup in oven and close door.

Step

Touch TIME COOK

l&llpad

Step

4: Touch the START pad.

Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes

“End.” The oven,

light

and fan shut off.

Step 6: Open the door.

How to Change Power Level

After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level. Then touch START.

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COOHNG

T~E

Using the Time Cook II Feature

The

Time Cook II feature lets you

set two time

cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if

How to Change Power Level

you want to change power levels during your cooking

After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL

operations. Here’s how to do it.

pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe

container and close the door.

Step

7: Touch START.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK

Step 8: “COOK TIME I,” the selected power level

TIME COOK

&11

I & 11.

and the first programmed cook time, counting down, show on the display.

Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,

Step 9: At the end of the first programmed cook time,

touch 2,

and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.

the next selected power level, “COOK TIME II” and the second programmed cook time, counting down,

Step

4: Touch TIME COOK I & 11.

show on the display.

Step 5: Set your second cook time.

Step 10: When time is up, the oven signals and

Step 6: Change the power level.

flashes “End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 11:

Open the door.

Questions and Answers

Q. I set my oven for the time

called

for in the recipe, but at the end of the time allowed, my food was not done. What happened?

A. Since house power varies due to time or location,

many Time Cook recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking. Set the oven for minimum time, test the food for doneness and cook the food a

little

longer, if necessary.

Q. I touched the number pads and selected my

power level. When I touched START, however, my oven didn’t come on. Why not?

A. Before setting the time on the number pads, touch

the TIME COOK I & II pad. Otherwise your oven will not begin cooking.

Q. I want to cook on a power level other than 10

(High). What do I need to do?

A. To cook on a power level other than High, first

touch the TIME COOK

& II pad and set the desired cooking time. Then touch the POWER LEVEL pad. Enter new power level number and touch the START pad.

Q. Can I interrupt Time Cook to check the food?

Yes. To resume cooking, simply close the door and

press the START pad. The timer must be reset for cooking to resume unless time is remaining on timer.

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Breads

Crust on

breads

will be soft and the outsides will not brown.

color on upside-down breads, line dish before microwaving with

If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture,

brown

sugm-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as crushed,

chopped nuts or other topping for brown color. To increase brown

canned,

french

fried onion rings.

Food Container Cover Power Level & Time

Comments

Coffee cakes

8 inch round

Meal-High (7) 6 to 8 min.

Place batter in greased dish.

or square dish

Corn bread

to 9 inch No

Meal-High (7) 8 to 9 min.

Sprinkle cooking dish with finely

tube dish*

chopped, canned, French-fried onions before microwaving. Turn out of pan upside down to serve.

MuffIns

Paper-lined

Meal-High (7)

Use microwave-safe muffin container or

(1 Muffin)

muffin cups

3/4

to I min.

homemade muffin cups, made by cutting

(2 to 4 Muffins)

(Do not use

1 to 3 min.

down hot drink paper cups. Some muffins

(3 to 6 Muffins)

foil liners.)

3 to

min.

may be done before others. Remove muffins as they are done, and continue cooking remaining muffins a few seconds longer.

Meal-High (7)

12 to 22 min.

Shield corners after half of cooking time. When done, toothpick inserted in center will come out clean. Let stand 15 minutes before turning out of dish. Cool.

*lf tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8 inch round dish with drinking glass placed open-side-up in center.

Quick breads, Glass loaf from a mix dish

Cakes and Desserts

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.

4. Cool cake in dish set directly on heat-proof surface or wooden

2. Before adding measured amount of batter, grease dishes or line

board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting.

them with wax paper. (Do not flour.)

5. Crust on cakes

will

be soft. If cake is to be frosted, refrigerate

3. Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into

cake for an hour to firm exterior surface.

center comes out clean.

6. Chiffon and Angel Food cakes are not recommended for microwaving,

Food

Container

Cover Power Level & Time Comments

Baked apples or pears

Bar cookies

Commercial mix

(I8

20 OZ.)

Cupcakes—6

Pineapple upside down cake

Microwave

safe dish or

casserole

8 inch round

baking dish

8 inch or 9 inch

round dish

cup fluted

tube cake pan Paper-lined

cupcaker

8 inch round dish

Lid or plastic wrap

High (10)

Meal-High (7)

High (10)

Meal-High (7)

to 4 min.

per piece

to I 2 min.

8 to 10 min.

I 3 to 15 min.

3 to

min.

to 14 min.

Pierce fruit or

peel

to prevent bursting.

Core and

fill

center of apple with

2 tablespoons sugar,

teaspoon butter and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. Add 2 tablespoons water for each piece of fruit.

Grease dish before adding batter. Cut when cool.

Grease dish before adding batter. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to cool before inverting.

Let tube cake stand 15 to 20 minutes to cool before inverting.

When cooking several cupcakes, some will be done before others. Remove cupcakes as they are done and continue cooking remaining cupcakes a few seconds longer.

When done, toothpick stuck in cake comes out

clean.

Invert cake onto plate;

let dish stand over cake a few minutes.

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Candies

Always

use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt

2. Candies which are boiled become very hot; handle cookware

chocolate in paper wrappers seam-side-up, or place chocolate

carefully.

in paper bow] to melt.

Food

Container Cover Power Level & Time

Comments

Caramel

apples

pint (2-cup

High (10) 6 to 7 min.

Unwrap half of a

14-oz.

package of

measure)

caramels into measuring cup. Add I tablespoon water. Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip 4

apples

into mixture.

Chocolate bark 1

X-qt.

casserole

Yes

Medium (5)

5 to 6 min.

Place 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces

bowl

in container. Microwave to

melt.

Add

I cup whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax paper on cookie sheet. Chill until firm.

High ( 10)

Marshmallow crisp 2-qt. casserole No

1 min. to melt

large

glass

bowl,

melt 1/4 cup butter.

bowl

butter, 4 min.

Add

10-oz.

package marshmallows, cover

melt with wax paper and microwave to melt.

marshmallows Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal. Press

firmly into buttered dish.

S’Mores Paper napkin No

Meal-High (7)

to 25

Cover graham cracker with chocolate and

or paper

plate

seconds

marshmallow.

Cereal, Rice and Pasta

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.

4. Cover pasta and rice while microwaving. When using plastic

2. For pasta, use about one-half the amount of water needed for

wrap, turn back one corner to vent.

regular boiling. Add regular amount of salt and I teaspoon oil

5. Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Drain pasta

(optional, to prevent sticking). immediately after microwaving.

3. For rice or minute rice, use the same amount of water needed

6. Microwave time and

regulw boiling time are about the same.

for regular boiling. Add regular amount of salt.

Food

Container Cover Power Level & Time

Comments

Oatmeal,

I-qt.

casserole No

High (10)

old fashioned

or bowl

Note: To microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal, follow package directions for amount of water and microwave at High ( 10) for

1/2

to 1 minute.

Rice, minute 2-qt. casserole

Lid or High (10)

( I

cups)

plastic wrap

Rice, regular 2-qt. casserole

Lid or

High ( 10)

long grain ( i cup)

plastic wrap

Spaghetti

oz.) 2-qt. casserole

Plastic wrap

High (10)

( I

cups)

4 to 5 min.

Increase casserole size for more than one

per serving serving. Increase time about 2 minutes

for each additional serving you are cooking. Stir after half of cooking time.

6 min.

Add 1 X cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.

min. Add 2 cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.

to 20 min. Add 6 to 7 cups water. Stir after

8 minutes.

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Cheese and Eggs

1. Eggs may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven.

3. Cook eggs just until set. They are delicate and

can toughen if

Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent

overcooked.

bursting.

2. Never cook eggs in the shell. Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in the shell. They will explode.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time Comments

Cheese

Fondue

Microwave-

Cover or

High (10)

To make sauce Make basic white sauce, substituting wine

safe

2-qt.

dish plastic wrap

3 to 5 min.

for milk. Add cheese and microwave at

Medium (5)

8 to 9 min.

Medium (5) for 8 to 9 minutes, whisking every 2 minutes.

Eggs

Basic eggs Buttered

custard cup

Omelet

9 inch pie plate

Poached eggs

Custard cup

(4 maximum)

Quiche

Microwave-safe

I -qt. measure and 9 inch quiche dish

Scrambled

Glass measuring cup

or casserole

Plastic wrap

Medium (5)

High (10) Medium (5)

Plastic wrap

High (10) Meal-High (7)

Medium (5) Meal-High (7)

Meal-High (7)

3/4 to I min. per egg

Melt butter

30 to 35 sec.

to 10 min.

1 to 2 min. 1/2 to 3/4 min.

per egg

Filling: 5 to 8 min. Quiche:

to 25 min.

3/4 to

1 K

min.

per egg

Puncture membrane of

yolk

to prevent

bursting. Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave

1/2

to 1 minute until cheese is slightly

melted. Heat 2 tablespoons water and

1/4

teaspoon vinegar in each custard cup. Break one egg into each custard cup. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Cook according to guide.

Combine and microwave filling, stirring. every 1 to 2 minutes. Pour filling into precooked shell. Microwave additional time shown at

left.

Scramble eggs with 1 teaspoon butter and

tablespoon milk per

egg,

Place in oven

and microwave for

half of total time. Stir

set portions from the outside to the center. Allow to stand

or 2 minutes to

finish

cooking.

Fish and Seafood

1. Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested with a fork. 2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish. Use

Center may still be slightly translucent, but will continue a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming. cooking as fish stands a few minutes after cooking.

3. Do not overcook fish. Check at minimum time.

Food Container

Cover

Power Level & Time Comments

Clams,

Fillets or steaks ( I lb. )

Shrim~l

lb.

(peeled)

Shrim~l

lb.

(unpeeled)

Whole fish

Pie plate or Plastic wrap shallow dish

Oblong dish Wax paper or

plastic wrap

Pie

plate or Plastic wrap

shallow dish

2-qt.

casserole Lid or

plastic wrap

Oblong dish

Plastic wrap

High (10)

4 to 7 min.

Place

in dish with hinged side out.

High (10)

7 to 8 min.

Microwave

until

fish flakes easily. Turn

steaks over after half of cooking time.

High ( 10)

6 to 8 min.

Brush with garlic butter before cooking. Rearrange after 4 minutes.

High (10) 6 to 8 min.

Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after 5 minutes.

High (10)

4 to 5 min.

Shield head and thin tail with aluminum

per pound

foil.

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Gravies and Sauces

1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering.

3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks,

cream,

2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while

wine or herbs.

microwaving.

Food

Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments

Gravies and sauces thickened

with flour or cornstarch ( I cup)

Melted butter

sauces, clarified

butter ( 1/2 cup)

Thick spaghetti, barbecue or

sweetisour sauces

cups)

Thin, liquid sauces

(au jus, clam, etc.)

cup)

Glass measure No

Higb

(10)

6 to 7 min.

Microwave fat, flour and salt together to

or bowl

melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and finish cooking. Increase time 1 to 2 minutes per additional cup of sauce.

Glass measure No

High (10) 2 to 3 min.

Microwave butter just to melting. For clarified butter, bring to boil then let stand until layers separate. Pour off and use clear, top layer.

Casserole,

Yes

High (10)

7 to 10 min.

Stir ingredients together, then microwave,

bowl

(spaghetti)

stirring after half of cooking time. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor.

Casserole

High (10) 4 to 5 min.

Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated ingredients. Stir well and microwave to finish.

Meats

1. Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef, lamb, pork

3. Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before

or veal roasts. See package instructions for proper use of

carving.

cooking bag.

2. After enclosing roast in cooking bag, place in microwave-

If you use a meat thermometer

while

cooking, make sure

safe dish.

it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

Food Container Cover Power Level & Time

Comments

Beef

Ground, crumbled

(for casseroles or soup)

(1 lb.) (l E

Ibs.)

Meatballs (1

lb.)

Ibs.)

Meatloaf

(round

Ioat>

(loaf shape)

Patties (4 patties per lb.)

1 to 2 patties

3 to 4 patties

Pot roasts

(Up to

Ibs.)

Casserole

Pie plate or

inch or 9 inch round dish

Pie plate or loaf dish

1 fi-qt.

oblong glass dish with trivet

2-qt.

casserole

I fi-qt. oblong

glass baking dish

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

Wax paper

Lid or wax

paper

High (10)

Meal-High (7)

or cook to

165°F.

High (10)

High

(10),

then Low

(3)

to 12 min.

9 to

min.

9 to I 3 min.

25 to 30 min. 30 to 35 min.

to 4 min.

4ti to 6 min.

10 min. 23 to 27 min. per lb.

Stir after half of cooking time. Add sauce or casserole ingredients and finish. To cook frozen block, microwave 10 to

minutes, breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

Arrange around edge of dish.

Let stand 10 minutes after cooking. Let stand

minutes after cooking.

If desired add browning sauce or agent.

Let patties stand, covered, 2 minutes.

Brush with browning sauce and add

1/2

cup water to 3 to 5 lb. roast. Turn over after half of time. Add vegetables if desired after half of time. Recover and finish.

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Meats

Power Level & Time

Food Container Cover

(or

Internal

Tern~.)

Comments

Beef

(continued)

Simmered beef

Casserole

Lid or

Medium (5)

120 to

Add 1 cup water per pound or meat.

(corned beef or

plastic wrap

130 min.

Turn over after half nf cooking time.

brisket)

Let meat stand in broth at least

10 minutes after cooking. For boiled

dinner, remove meat and cook vegetables in broth.

Tender

roasfi

(rib, Oblong

dish

Wax paper

Meal-High (7) Minutes Internal

high quality rump,

with trivet

sirloin tip)

Rare Medium Well

Turn roasts over after half of cooking

per lb. Temp. (°F.) time.

Let

meat stand 10 minutes before

to 13

140°

carving.

13 to 15

Ia”

170°

Lamb

Bone-in, shank

2-qt.oblong Wax paper

Medium (5)

Minutes per lb.

half (4

Ibs.)

dish (11 x 7

Medium I OX to 17

inch) with trivet

Well

to 22

Chops and cutlets

Brown’n sear No

High ( 10)

Minutes per lb.

dish

5 to 8

(3 to 4)

7 to

Turn over after half of cooking time.

Shield end of shank bone with foil

during first half of time.

Preheat Brown’n sear dish 6 to 8

minutes. Turn chop/cutlet over

after

3 minutes.

Pork

Bacon

(per slice)

Canadian bacon 2 slices

4 slices 6 slices

Ham,

precooked: canned, butt or shank

Ham, slices and steaks (1 to 2 inch thick)

Pork chops: 1

inch 2 3 4

Pork roast

Pork sausage,

(raw) link

Pork sausage (raw (

1/2

lb.: 4 patties)

Microwave-safe plate or oblong dish

Microwave-

safe cookware

2-qt. oblong dish

Microwave-

safe cookware

2-qt. oblong dish with trivet

Microwave-

safe cookware

Microwave-

safe cookware

Paper towel

Wax paper

Cooking bag

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

Plastic bag

Wax paper

High (10)

Medium (5)

High (10)

3/4 to 1 min.

1/2 to 1X min. 1 to I X min. 1 X to 2 min.

to 16 min.

per

lb.

10 to 12 min.

7 to I O min.

9 to 13 min.

13 to

min.

18 to 20 min.

per lb.

1/2

to 3/4 min.

per link

to 5 min.

Amange

in single layer on paper towels or on trivet set in dish. Cover with a paper towel. To microwave more than one layer of bacon, use an

oblong

dish and place a paper towel between each layer of bacon. Cover with a paper towel to prevent spatters.

Amange

in single layer.

Place fat-side-down in dish. Turn ham over after half of cooking time.

Turn over or rearrange after 10 minutes

Brush with barbecue sauce or browning agent, if desired. Turn over after half of cooking time. Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Turn roast over after half of cooking time. Microwave to an internal temperature of

170°F.

Amange

in single layer. If cooking 6 or more links, rearrange after half of cooking time.

Arrange in

single

layer. Turn over after

half of cooking time.

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Meat

(continued)

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Veal

Chops and cutlets

Brown’n

sear No

High (10)

Minutes per lb.

(1 to 2)

dish

5 to 8

(3 to 4)

7 to 9

Roast

2-qt.

oblong

Cooking bag Medium (5)

17X

min.

(shoulder)

dish with trivet

per lb.

Preheat

Brown’n

sear dish 6 to 8 minutes.

Turn chop/cutlet over after 3 minutes.

Place roast fat- or cut-side-down. Turn over after half of cooking time. Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving.

Slice thinly.

Poultry

1. Use microwave trivet for chicken and other small poultry.

2. Let turkey breast and other poultry stand for 5 to 10 minutes

[f you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is

after microwaving.

safe for use in microwave ovens.

Food Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Chicken

Pieces Plate or

Wax paper

High

(per piece)

oblong dish

Whole chicken

Oblong dish Wax paper

High

(8 pieces) with trivet (unstuffed) Oblong dish Cooking bag High

with trivet

10)

3 to 5 min.

Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so

per piece thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges

10)

to 12 min. of dish. Turn pieces over and rearrange

per piece after half of cooking time.

10)

I O

to 12 min.

Brush with browning agent, if desired.

~er

lb.

Slit

bag

near closure to vent. Close

securely with plastic tie. Cook breast-

(stuffed)

Oblong

disb Cooking bag

Meal-High (7)

10 to 14 min. side-down. Turn over after half of

with trivet

per lb.

cooking time. Cook to

190°F.

internal

temperature.

Cornish

Hens

Halves

Square or

Wax paper

High (10)

9 to 10 min.

Arrange skin-side-up in dish, on bed of

oblong dish per lb.

stuffing, if desired.

with trivet

Whole (stuffed

Square or

Wax paper High (10)

to I O min.

Place breast-side-down in dish. Turn over

or unstuffed)

oblong dish

per

lb.

after half of cooking time.

Shield

tips of

with trivet

wings and legs with foil.

~rkey

Wrkey Breast

Oblong dish

Plastic wrap

Meal-High (7)

12 to 14 min.

Tie ribs to breast cavity. Place breast in

per lb.

cooking bag. Close securely with plastic tie. Place breast-side-down in dish. Slash

bag on underside near closure to vent.

Turn over after half of cooking time.

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Vegetables

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.

4. Cover vegetables when cooking.

If using plastic wrap, turn back

Salt

vegetables after cooking. Salting before cooking may cause

one corner to vent.

darkening and dehydration of surface.

5. Larger vegetable pieces will take

longer to cook tban smaller

3. Arrange vegetables, such as asparagus, with the thickest pieces

pieces.

to the outside of the dish.

6. For more even heating, stir, rearrange or rotate vegetables during cooking.

Vegetable

Container Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Fresh:

Slices, pieces

Whole, halves

or large or starchy vegetables (winter squash,

cauliflower, etc. )

Watery (tomatoes, summer squash)

Potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each)

1 2 3

4 Corn on the

cob

Casserole

Yes

High

(10)

1 lb.:

Ibs.:

Casserole or

Yes

High ( 10)

square dish

Casserole

Yes

High

(10) 1

lb.:

Ibs.:

N()

Higb

(10)

Husk or

High (10)

plastic wrap

to 17 min.

16 to 21 min.

6 to 16 min.

8 to 12 min.

13 to 17 min.

4 to 6 min. 8 to 10 min.

12 to 15 min.

to 20 min.

5 to 7 min. 7 to 8 min.

to 16 min.

to 18 min.

Add

114

to 1/2 cup water.

Add 1/2 cup water to cauliflower. Winter squash needs no water. Turn vegetables over after half of time.

Cut in pieces or halves. No additional water is needed.

Prick skin before cooking. Position potatoes in star pattern on oven floor. After cooking, wrap in foil and allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

For convenience and freshest flavor, microwave

com in husk. Position

corn in star pattern on oven floor.

Frozen:

Package (10 oz.)

Casserole

Yes

High (10)

8 to 11 min.

Add 1 tablespoon water. Stir after half of time.

Pouch (10

OZ.)

Plate

High ( 10)

7 to 9 min.

Pierce pouch before cooking. Stir before serving.

Corn on the cob

Casserole Plastic wrap

High (lo)

8 min.

Follow package instructions. Place

(4 ears)

on oven floor in star pattern.

Blanching fresh Casserole

Yes

High vegetables for freezing

10)

3 to 7 min.

Blanch 1 pound or 1 quart vegetables at a time. Place in 1 or 2 qt. casserole with 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. Cool drained blanched vegetables immediately by plunging in container of ice water.

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RE~ATING GUmE

—

Directions below are

for

heating or reheating already-cooked

foods stored

in refrigerator

or at room temperature. Use

microwave-safe cookware.

4. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.

Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the last to heat. Foods heated to

160°F.

165°F.

will provide safe,

palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.

Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean food is heated throughout.

If you use a meat thermometer

while

cooking, make sure

it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

Item

Amount Power Level Time

Appetizers

Dips: cream or processed cheese

1/2 cup

Medium (5)

2 to 3 min.

1 cup

Medium (5)

3 to 5 min.

Pastry bites: small pizzas, egg rolls, etc.

2 to 4 servings

High (10) 1 to 3 min.

Saucy: meatballs, riblets,

I to 2 servings

High (10) 2 to 4 min.

cocktail franks, etc.

3 to 4 servings

High (10)

3 to 5 min.

(1/2 cup per serving)

Tip: Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness.

Bakery Foods

Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,

1 piece

nut or fruit bread

2 pieces

4 pieces 9 inch cake or

12 rolls or

doughnuts

Dinner rolls, muffins

1 2 4 6 to 8

Pie: fruit, nut or custard

I slice

I slice=

1/8

of 9 inch pie

2 slices

(use minimum time for custard)

4 slices 9 inch pie

Low (3) Low (3)

Low

(3)

Low (3)

Medium (5) Medium (5) Medium (5) Medium (5)

High (10) High (10) Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7)

1/4 to 1/2 min.

to 1 X min.

1 M

to 2 min.

2 to 4 min.

1/4 to

1/2

min. 1/2 to 3/4 min. 1/2 to 1 min. 1 to 2 min.

1/2 to 1 min. 1 to 1 X min.

2 to 3 min. 3 to 5 min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk based (6 oz. per cup)

to 2 cups

High (10) 3 to 5 min.

(9 oz. per cup)

3 to 4 cups High (10)

7 to 9 min.

Coffee, tea, cider (6 oz. per cup)

to 2 cups

High (10) 2 to 4 min.

(9 oz. per cup)

3 to 4 cups High (10)

5 to 7 min.

Gravies and Sauces

Desserts: chocolate, butterscotch, etc.

1/2

cup

High (10)

1 to 1 k min.

cup

High (10)

2 to 2X min.

Gravies: giblet or creamy

l/2 cup

High (10)

2 to 3 min.

cup

High (10) 3 to 4 min.

Meat or main dish sauces, such as

l/2 cup

High

(10) 2 to 3 min.

spaghetti sauce, etc.

1 cup

High (10)

3 to 4 min.

can (16 oz.)

High (10)

4 to 6 min.

Tip: Cover food to prevent spattering.

Griddle Foods

Pancakes,

french

toast or waffles:

Plain, no topping

2 or 3 pieces

High (10)

to 1 X min.

Syrup and butter

2 or 3 pieces

High (10)

to 1 X min.

Tip: Do not cover.

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Item

Amount Power Level

Time

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces

I to 2 pieces

High (10)

2fi to 4 min.

3 to 4 pieces

High (10) 5 to 7 min.

Hamburgers or meatloaf

I to 2 servings High (10)

1 X

to 2X min.

(4 oz. per serving)

3 to 4 servings

High (10) 3 to 5 min.

Hot dogs and sausages

to 2 High (10)

I to I X min.

3 to 4

High (10) I

to 2fi min.

Rice and pasta

to 2 servings

High (10) 1 to

2fi min.

(2/3 to 3/4 cup per serving) Saucy, main dishes: chop

suey,

spaghetti,

1 to 2 servings High (10) 4 to 7 min.

creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and

3 to 4 servings

High (10)

to 1 I min.

cheese, etc. (3/4 to 1 cup per serving)

can (I6 oz.)

High (10)

5 to 7 min.

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

I to 2 servings

Meal-High (7) I X to

2fi

min.

3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 3 to 5 min.

Thinly-sliced meat

to 2 servings

Meal-High (7)

1 to 2 min.

(3 to 4 oz. per serving)

3 to 4 servings

Meal-High (7) 2 to 3 min.

Topped or mixed with sauce

to 2 servings

High (10)

3 to 5 min.

(2/3 to 3/4 cup

per serving)

3 to 4 servings

High (10) 5 to 8 min.

Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish

1/2

turn after half of cooking time.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables

plate

High (10) 3 to 4 min.

Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 2 to 3 min.

3 to 4 servings

Meal-High (7) 4 to 5 min.

Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad,

I to 2 servings

Meal-High (7) 1 to 2 min.

etc. in bun ( 1/3 cup per serving)

3 to 4 servings

Meal-High (7)

3 to 4 min.

Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

soups

Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)

to 2 servings

Meal-High (7) 3 to 7 min.

3 to 4 servings

Meal-High (7)

to I 3 min.

can

(10

oz.)

Meal-High (7) 7 to 8 min.

Water-based (6 oz. per serving)

to 2 servings

High (10) 2 to 5 min.

3 to 4 servings

High (10)

7 to I 1 min.

can (10 oz.)

High (10)

7 to 8 min.

Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Vegetables

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, etc.

Corn on the cob

Mashed potatoes (1/2 cup per serving)

Small

pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.

(

1/2

cup per serving)

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 can (16 oz.) 1 to 2 ears

3 to 4 ears

I to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

can

(16

oz.)

High (10) High (10) High (10)

High (10) High (10)

High (10) High

(10)

High (10)

2 to 3 min. 4 to 6 min. 4 to 6 min.

3 to 5 min. 6 to 9 min.

2 to 4 min. 5 to 7 min.

1 to 3 min. 5 to 7 min. 4 to 5 rein,

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DEFROST~G GU~E

1. Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without

Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before

cooking.

unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food

4. When defrosted, food should be

cool

but softened in all areas.

in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using

Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as

If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let

beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm

(1).

stand a few minutes.

2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.

First Half Second Half

Food Time, Min. Time, Min. Comments

Breads, Cakes

[Power Level:

Defrost (3)]

Bread, buns or rolls

to 6 none

OZ.)

Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layers

2 to 4 none

(17 oz.)

Cake,

plain, I

layer

2 to 4 none

Cheesecake, plain or

5 to 7 none

fruit-topped (17 to 19 oz.) Coffee cakes

2 to 3 2 to 3

(11 to 14X oz.)

Cream or custard pie

8 to

none

(14

to 23 OZ.)

Crunch cakes and cupcakes 1/2 to 1 X each

none

Doughnuts (1

or 4)

1 to 3

none

Doughnuts, glazed

4 to 6

none

box of 8 large)

French toast (2 slices)

2 to 4 none

Fruit or nut pie (8 inch) 8 to

none

Pound cake ( I OK oz.)

to 5

none

Sweet rolls (8fi to 12 oz.)

3 to 5

none

Remove metal twist tie. Turn over after first half of time.

Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Reposition after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Turn over after first half of time.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Rearrange after first half of time.

Fish and Seafood

[Power

Level:

Defrost (3)]

Fillets (1 lb.)

to 7

Steaks (6 to 16 oz.)

2 to 3

Steaks ( I to 2

Ibs.)

4 to 5 3 to 5

Shellfish, blocks:

Crab meat

(6-oz.

package)

Oysters (10-oz. can)

3 to 5

3 to 4

Scallops (1-lb. package)

4 to 5

Shellfish, large

Crab legs, 1 to 2

4 to 5 2 to 4 (8 to 10 OZ.) Lobster tails, 1 to 2

4 to 6 4 to 6 (6 to 9 OZ.)

Shellfish, small pieces

5 to 6

(1 lb.)

Whole fish (8 to 10 oz.)

Place unwrapped fish on trivet in dish. Turn over after first half

of time, shield ends with foil. After second half of time, hold

under cold water to separate.

Place

block

in casserole. Turn over and breakup with fork after

first

half of time.

Place block in casserole. Breakup with fork after first half of time. Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup after first half

of time.

Arrange on trivet in cooking dish, with light-underside-up. Turn over after first

half of time.

Arrange on trivet in cooking dish, with meaty-side-down. Turn over after first

half of time.

Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish. Rearrange pieces

after first

half of time.

Place fish in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete defrosting.

Fruit

[Power Level:

Defrost (3)]

Fresh (10 to 16 oz.)

7 to

none

Place package in oven. Remove

foil

or metal. After minimum

time, break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.

Plastic pouch-1 to 2

4 to 6

none

Place package in oven. Flex package once.

(10-oz. package)

Page 23

Food

First Half Second Half

Time, Min. Time, Min.

Comments

Meat

[Power Level:

Defrost (3)]

Bacon (12 to 16 oz.)

2 to 3 per lb.

Franks ( 1 lb.)

Ground: beef

and

pork

(1 lb.)

lbs.)

to I 2

Roast: beef,

lamb, veal

Sfi

per lb.

(Up

Ibs.)

Roast,

pork

6 per lb.

(Up to

Ibs.)

Sausage,

bulk

(l-lb. tray)

( l-lb. roll)

2 to 3

Sausage, links

(1/2 to 1 lb.) Sausage, patties

(

12-oz. pfickage)

Steaks, chops and cutlets

to 5 per lb.

to 2 per lb.

7 to 9

4 to 5 per lb.

4 to 6

per

lb.

to 4

2 to 4 2 to 3

2 to 3

to 5 per

lb.

Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.

Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.

Turn meat over after first

half of time.

Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after second half of time. Set aside. Break up remaining block and microwave 1 to 2 minutes more.

Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first half of time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes to I hour.

Turn over after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes. Turn over after first half of time. Let stand

minutes.

Rotate package 1/4 turn after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.

Turn over and separate after first half of time. Remove patties as they thaw.

Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

Poultry

[Power Level:

Defrost (3)]

Chicken, broiler-fryer,

6 to 8

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Turn over after first half of

cut

Up ( I M

2 Ibs. )

time. After second half of time, separate pieces, rearrange and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary.

Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.

Chicken, whole

1 to

Place wrapped chicken on trivet in cooking dish. After first half

(2X

to 3X Ibs.)

of time, turn chicken over.

Shield

bone ends, wings, tail and warm

areas with foil. Defrost for second half of time. Rinse cavity to

loosen giblets.

Cornish

hen

4 to

per lb.

4 to

5fi per lb.

Place hen breast-side-down on trivet in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time. Run cavity to loosen giblets.

Page 24

CAM

AND

CLEAN~G

Keep your oven clean and sweet-

Don’t remove the mode stirrer

smelling. Opening the oven door a

cover at the top of the oven. You

few minutes after cooking helps air

will

damage the oven.

out the inside. An occasional

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF

thorough wiping with a solution of

baking soda and water keeps the

BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.

inside fresh.

Don’t use sharp-edged utensils on your oven. The inside and

outside oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged,

How to Clean the Inside

Walls, floor and mode stirrer cover. Some spatters

can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp

cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and wash when

soiled

with a damp cloth. Rinse

thoroughly and dry. Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently

with a damp cloth to remove

all

soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE.

Glass Cooking Tray. Occasionally it is necessary

remove the cooking tray for cleaning of the tray or oven. To prevent breakage, do not place the tray in water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The tray can be broken if dropped.

Remember, do not operate the oven without the cooking tray in place.

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish: If grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon

Ami” brand cleanser.

After using Bon

Ami@

brand cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use Bon

Ami@

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

How to Clean the Outside

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and

damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it.

Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.

—

Page 25

This appliance must be grounded.

In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk

electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is

properly

installed and

grounded. -(Fig. 1)

PREFERRED METHOD

-?),

Ensure proper ground

Fig. 1

exists before use

WARNING–improper

. .

use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

Use of Adapter Plugs Usage situations where

appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However,

if you still elect to use an adapter,

where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle

the use of a UL listed

adapter

(Fig:

2) which is available

at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

(Adapter plu s not

permitted

anada)

Alian Iarae

—

?w~ II

,--

“ r

w’

Ensure proper ground and firm connection

Fig. 2 before use

The larger slot in the adapter must

be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.

Caution: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle

is grounded through the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected

frequently.

Do not use an adapter plug in

these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should have the two-prong wall

receptacle replaced with a

three-

prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

(c{]ntinued next

page)

Page 26

GROUmmG ~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

Use of Extension Cords

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a

longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and

may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long cord or extension cord is

used—

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;

2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord;

The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or

tabletop

where it can be

pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START

FOODS ARE

EI~ER

OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse

or reset circuit breaker.

● Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

● Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle,

●

Door not securely closed.

●

—

●

START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection. Another selection entered already in oven and

CLEAWOFF pad not touched

to cancel it.

Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I &II pad.

CLEAWO~

pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch

START pad. Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or

amount-of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK I & II pad and additional

c60king

time for completion. Incorrect power level entered. Check Cooking Guide for recommended power

level, or changing power levels during cooking, if necessary. Some dishes require specific instructions. Check Cooking Guide or recipe for

instructions. Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when

cooking more than one food item. Check Cooking Guide time recommendations.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

● Steam or vapor escaping from

● Dimming oven light and change

● Some TV-Radio interference

around the door.

in blower sound may occur while

might be noticed while using

● Light reflection around door or

operating at power

levels

other

your microwave oven. It’s

outer case.

than high. similar to the interference

● Dull thumping sound while oven

caused by other small appliances

is operating.

and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service

Page 27

Wdll

Be There

With

the

purchase

ofyour

new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE,

wdll

be there. All you have to do is call–toll-free!

GEAnswer Centep

In-Home Repair Service

80MEXARES

(80M32-2737)

A(;Econsumer

service professional”

will

provide expert repair service,

scheduled at a time that’s

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fi)r

y(n].

Many

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(;onsumer Service

col~lpany-oper:lteci” locations” offer you service today or

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p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians

knowyour”

appliance inside and

out-so

most repairs can be handled

in just

one

visit.

Service Contracts

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Whatever your question about any

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You

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Service will still

there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in eff’ect and

you’ll

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Patis andAccessories

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contained in this

boo~et

cover procedures intended to be performed by any user. Other servicing

gener~y

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be referred to

quafified

ser-

vice personnel. Caution must be

exercised, since improper servicing

may cause unsafe operation.

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Page 28

YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For

one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and service labor to

repair or replace

anypati

the

microwave oven

that fails because

of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through fifth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a

replacement

magnetron

futi

if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for service labor charges.

For each of the above warranties: To avoid any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric

Facto~

Sewice Center or a General Electric Customer

Care”

sewicer and pick it

up following

sewice. In-home

service is also available, but you must pay for the

sewice technician’s

travel costs to your home.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any

succeeding owner for products purchased for

ordinay

home use in the 48 mainland states, Alaska, Hawaii and Washington,

D.C.

All warranty service will be provided by our

Facto~

Service Centers or

by our authorized Customer

Care@

servicers during normal working hours.

Should your appliance need

sewice,

during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE CARES (800-432-2737).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

●

Sewice trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product. Read

your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

●

Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

●

Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose

or used commercially.

●

Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God. WARRANTOR IS NOT

RES~NSIBLE

FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL

D~AGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

vay

from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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